I'm putting my September 2001 custom of the month back up for sale. It's a short-scale, signature electronics bass, the first ever stinger tailpiece on this body design. The bass is in like-new condition, no dents, scratches or anything. The case has a couple of blemishes. The description from the Alembic archives can be seen here.

I hope you find a buyer soon. It's a great looking instrument and I'm curious about how that combination of maple and cocobolo works on the sound of the bass. It is a combination that appeals to me now that I have a few alembic basses with significant maple content. Just curious though, how does it balance with the strap pin placed above the centre line of the body?

@jazzvee It's a powerful sounding bass with a lot of natural force (unplugged). Of course, the tonal range can span a huge spectrum when amplified. Sounds huge, usually, and is the best sounding bass I've ever played imo. The balance is slightly toward the head as all SC models are. I never notice it when playing.

Moongerm, I am indeed the new owner of the bass. Out of the 40 or so Alembic's I have owned since the 70's, this is my favorite. After a little TLC with set up, trimming the fret sprout, a set of 40-100 Prosteel D'addarios, and installing a new (non corroded) battery, the bass feels, plays and most importantly, sounds phenomenal. Going to the grave with me. By the way, I don't play with a felt pick as my forum name suggests. (That is a long Alembic insider story involving Bunny Brunnel.)